Architects have long explored the skyscraper typology as a solution to these challenges, integrating commercial spaces and public amenities within residential buildings to create all-inclusive ...
Fifteen years after it officially opened on 4 January 2010, the 160-storey Emirati megatall tower has comfortably maintained ...
In fact, “it continues to grow in its iconic stature as time goes on,” says Adrian Smith, the visionary architect behind the modern marvel. Smith, however, is no stranger to tall buildings.
As we look back on the tower’s 15-year legacy, the visionary behind its groundbreaking design delves into how the structure ...
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture designed the Al Wasl Plaza in Dubai, UAE. This project was the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai and will be the soul of the post-expo Legacy District. Al Wasl Plaza ...
The ambitious project, projected to be 180 meters taller than the reigning title holder for the world’s tallest building, ...